…(WREP). Proposals for WREP projects are due by August 15. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is prioritizing conservation proposals from historically underserved producers. “Our goal is to support agricultural…
Improving Rural Broadband Access with Interagency Agreement
…service in a specified area, what providers are in the area, broadband speeds and technologies deployed, and the overall scope of broadband service. Agency partners will also be required to…
Almond Update: Grower Incentives to Advance Almond Orchard 2025 Goals
…that are offered through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Villane discussed the Low-Dust Nut Harvester Replacement program, the Agricultural Tractor Replacement program, and the Alternatives to Agricultural…
Made in the USA Standards Strengthened with Federal Announcements
…America along with the National Farmers Union have both expressed appreciation for the moves to improve Made in the USA guidelines. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the U.S. Cattlemen’s…
Agriculture Funding Bill Adds Nearly $3 Billion in Support
…for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service. Additionally, close to $1 billion would be directed to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Farm programs would be provided…
Senate Approval of Growing Climate Solutions Act an ‘Important Step’
…growers know who are some legitimate partners that they can work with in this space,” said Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. “This legislation…
Almond Shipments Staying Strong Despite Pandemic Challenges
…threw trade markets into turmoil, with supply chains having to adapt to a vastly different landscape. Port delays have continued to be a problem for the agricultural sector throughout the…
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Continues Forward Momentum
…Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan to benefit farmers and ranchers. According to CFBF, the legislation would authorize the California FAIR Plan to expand coverage eligibility to agricultural infrastructure. County Farm Bureaus…
High Priority Areas Identified for NRCS California Drought Assistance
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has identified six high-priority areas for drought assistance. The assistance is obtainable through NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) along with the pilot program,…
Week in Review: ‘Extraordinarily Concerning’ Labor Market & New Guidelines for Winegrape Mechanization
The agricultural labor market is especially problematic this year, as other industries also struggle to find workers. California Fresh Fruit Association President Ian LeMay details the challenges that the fresh…
Identifying a Few Common Pest That Will Go After Onions
…seedlings with agricultural fleece. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Identifying Common Pest That Go After Onions Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026…
VofV: Global Agricultural Issues Require Global Solutions
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Almond Update: Additional Conservation Assistance for Drought Impacted Regions
Growers have a new opportunity to receive conservation assistance from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The Conservation Incentive Contracts (CIC) initiative is a new pilot program aimed at addressing…
Proposition 12 Review Denied by Supreme Court
…Act known as Prop 12 will continue moving forward. The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) have filed a lawsuit against the initiative. Oral arguments…